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2025 GIH Annual Conference on Health Philanthropy

Solving large, complex societal issues not only compels funders to use their resources in new and creative ways, but requires them to build strong, lasting partnerships with a wide range of public and private stakeholders. As GIH marks the 60th anniversary of the Medicare and Medicaid Act and the start of a new administration, as well as reflect on 20 years of rebuilding since Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the power of partnership stands as a key force for improving health for all.

The 2025 GIH annual conference is an important opportunity for funders to collectively explore innovative, multisectoral partnerships at the local, state, and national levels that advance health and equity. GIH is planning sessions that highlight how funders effectively partner with diverse stakeholders, bring community voice and expertise to partnerships, and identify key learnings from these collaborations.

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How Federal Budget Cuts Could Impact New York’s Public Insurance Programs

Public insurance through Medicaid, the Essential Plan, Child Health Plus, and Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans provide coverage to millions of New Yorkers. More than 9.5 million New Yorkers are enrolled in public health insurance, including nearly 8 million in Medicaid; 1.5 million in the Essential Plan; and 250,000 in ACA plans. Medicaid, in particular, is a core vehicle for coverage, jointly funded by states and the federal government. Enrollment in the program rose to historically high levels during the COVID-19 pandemic; New York State has undertaken a massive effort to preserve those gains and is also implementing new State policies to expand coverage to certain populations.

At the same time, the federal administration and Congress have proposed and are considering significant Medicaid cuts, including through the federal budget reconciliation process. Funding cuts would threaten New York’s robust public insurance infrastructure and coverage rates across communities. New York State partners from across sectors have mobilized quickly to protect and preserve coverage in New York.

Please join NYHealth for a webinar with updates on proposed federal changes and their potential impact on New York, as well as on coalition partner efforts, actions, and resources.

Speakers:

  • Elisabeth Benjamin, Vice President, Health Initiatives, Community Service Society of New York
  • Lara Kassel, Coalition Coordinator, Medicaid Matters New York
  • Alice Lam, Managing Director, Manatt Health Strategies
  • Moderator: Avital Havusha, Vice President of Programs, NYHealth

Webinar Date and Time: 

Monday, May 12, 2025

1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.

Hunger on the Rise: Food Insufficiency in New York State

There are alarming increases in food insufficiency across New York State, surpassing early pandemic levels, according to a new analysis by the New York Health Foundation. More than 1 in 10 New Yorkers report not having enough food to eat in the last week. Hunger rates are even higher for Black and Hispanic New Yorkers.

While federal programs temporarily reduced food insufficiency, most have since ended, leaving many New Yorkers struggling to access enough food. As the federal landscape shifts, State programs and advocacy are more important than ever to ensure New Yorkers have access to the food they need to lead healthy lives.

Please join us for a webinar to discuss the recent findings on food insufficiency. Speakers will share perspectives on the federal landscape, State impacts related to food access, local food initiatives, and more.

Speakers:

  • Joel Berg, CEO, Hunger Free America
  • Kim Moscaritolo, Director of Communications and Advocacy, Hunger Free America
  • Camille Okonkwo, Policy and Research Associate, NYHealth
  • Moderator: Andrew Barrett, Program Officer, NYHealth

Webinar Date and Time: 

Thursday, April 10, 2025

12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.

Medicaid’s Ongoing Critical Role in the U.S. Response to the Opioid and Overdose Crisis

Medicaid is the largest payer of opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment in the United States, covering an estimated 40% of adults under the age of 65 with OUD, and plays additional roles in supporting recovery services by funding peer recovery coaches and health-related social needs, and prevention initiatives such as school-based health services. With a wide range of new Medicaid policies now under discussion at the national level, proposed changes have the potential to significantly impact access to OUD treatment and related services which have contributed to a nearly 25% decline in fatal overdoses in the past year.

FORE grantees are on the frontlines studying the various roles Medicaid plays in preventing, treating, and recovering from OUD, as well as reducing overdose deaths. Manatt Health has highlighted ways states can leverage existing authorities under Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) to sustain innovative prevention programs that support and treat children and families impacted by OUD. The RAND Corporation is assessing how Medicaid dis-enrollments (or “unwinding”) at the end of COVID-19 public health emergency affected access to buprenorphine treatment for at-risk populations, which could provide important lessons. The Legal Action Center engages with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and tracks 1115 demonstration waivers and policies related to Medicaid enrollment during and after incarceration. And lastly, the National Academy for State Health Policy has been closely engaging with state executive branch officials to learn about their funding priorities and concerns.

Please join the Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts on Wednesday, March 26th at 2pm EST as they discuss the most recent data on the vital role of Medicaid in preventing overdose deaths, proposed changes to Medicaid programs, and their potential impact on the U.S. opioid and overdose crisis.

Known Unknowns: The New Federal Administration and New York’s Public Insurance Programs

Public insurance through Medicaid, the Essential Plan, Child Health Plus, and Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans provide coverage to millions of New Yorkers. More than 9.5 million New Yorkers are enrolled in public health insurance, including nearly 8 million in Medicaid; 1.5 million in the Essential Plan; and 250,000 in ACA plans. Medicaid, in particular, is a core vehicle for coverage, jointly funded by states and the federal government. Enrollment in the program rose to historically high levels during the COVID-19 pandemic; now that pandemic-era policies have expired, New York State has undertaken a massive effort to preserve those gains.

New York has also focused on continuous Medicaid and Child Health Plus coverage for children ages 0–6; coverage for New Yorkers ages 65 and older, regardless of immigration status; more generous income eligibility for the Essential Plan; and additional financial assistance for ACA plans in the New York State of Health Marketplace. Even as the new federal administration’s policy priorities may threaten New York’s robust public insurance infrastructure and coverage rates, State agencies and community-based partners are continuing to support and expand health insurance coverage.

Please join NYHealth for a webinar on the administrative, legal, and legislative actions that have been floated by the new federal administration and their potential impact on New York, as well as efforts underway to help New Yorkers enroll in coverage and to engage the consumer advocacy community.

Speakers:

  • Elisabeth Benjamin, Vice President, Health Initiatives, Community Service Society of New York;
  • Lara Kassel, Coalition Coordinator, Medicaid Matters New York;
  • Robin Rudowitz, Vice President and Director, Program on Medicaid and the Uninsured, KFF; and
  • Avital Havusha, Vice President of Programs, NYHealth (moderator)

Webinar Date and Time: 
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.

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Creating Healthy Habits

Ready for a jumpstart into creating healthy habits? Join WorkWell NYC to explore the fundamentals of habits, including understanding what they are and why they matter, as well as the science behind habit formation. Participants will learn key insights, reflect on individual goals, and gain practical strategies to support healthy habit development.

Your participation in this program is voluntary. All individual data collected is confidential and will solely be used to inform and improve wellness programming offered to City of New York Employees. For questions and concerns, please contact workwell@olr.nyc.gov.

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